Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#12 In EuropeBusiness
#16 In EuropeEmployees
#17 In EuropeWages
#11 In EuropeThe Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium ranks 12nd in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€6.4bn). Revenue received by operators in Belgium has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (6.9 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium is €6.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 2,323 businesses in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 6.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling market in Belgium are Puma SE, Burberry Group plc and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
What does the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium include?
Clothing and Footwear are part of the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Puma SE.
How competitive is the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Textiles Finishing in Belgium
- Clothing Manufacturing in Belgium
- Clothing, Footwear & Leather Goods Retailing in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry wholesales clothing, textiles and footwear, including sports clothing and accessories like gloves and ties. It distributes these goods to retailers and other entities for resale.
What's included in this industry?
ClothingFootwearTextilesFur products and other accessoriesIndustry Code
4641 - Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear in Belgium
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium
- Employees in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium
- Business in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium
- Profit in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Businesses must comply with the EU GDPR for data handling. This includes having a detailed website statement about data protection and nominating a contactable data protection officer.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The wholesale industry faces intense competition and cost pressures. As digitalisation boosts competition and purchase and warehousing costs soar, wholesalers benefit from meeting rising demand for durable, sustainable fashion.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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